Overview

The library computers are set up differently than those at other campus computer labs. Please refer to the related topics to the right for detailed instructions on how to use.

Fast facts

• You may save data to Window's drive H: (My Documents) and the Mac's student drive. This area does not get get cleared on a reboot so your work is safe if you save here.
• SInce files on drive H: (My Documents) and the Mac's student drive don't get deleted automatically when you restart your computer, delete your work YOURSELF. (Think privacy)
• If you don't delete your files from the Window's Drive H: or the Mac's Student drive, don't expect them to be there when you come back.
  • We do periodically delete the files.
  • Someone else might do it for you
• The #1 reason that people lose their work is when retrieving a file from e-mail.
  • FIrst, please SAVE the file to Drive H: or the Mac's student drive
  • Then Open the file work on it.
  • When you finish editing, SAVE the file to Drive H: or the Mac's student drive
  • Then reattach the file to your e-mail and resend it.

Tips

• Save often
• Save to more than one place or filename